Agoda Data Reveals Booking Flexibility as a Key Priority for Asian Travellers in 2026
SINGAPORE: Digital travel platform Agoda’s latest ranking of the most popular search filters for 2026 indicates that booking flexibility is becoming increasingly significant for travellers across Asia. Data from Agoda highlights free cancellation and 'pay at the hotel' options as some of the region’s most-used filters, reflecting a growing preference for convenience and greater control over travel arrangements. While accommodation type remains the most commonly used filter, accounting for 19% of all searches across Asia, traveller priorities are diversifying. Both ‘free cancellation’ and ‘pay at hotel’ options have risen into the top ten most popular filters region-wide, underscoring the increasing importance placed on transparent cancellation policies and flexible payment options, alongside the choice of accommodation. Furthermore, Agoda’s data suggests this demand for flexibility influences the entire trip planning process. Travellers are not only seeking refundable options ...
